Thrive

"For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.  There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from then on and forevermore." -Isaiah 9:6-7 (NASB)

The birth of Jesus changed the world.  The child that was born to us changed the course of human history.  Because of the birth of Jesus, we can look forward to His sacrifice that saves all believers.  Because of His birth, we don't just have to survive, we can thrive!

Jesus came to offer us the greatest gift ever - forgiveness and eternal life through His death and resurrection.  We celebrate His coming on Christmas, but that is only the beginning of the story.  His life fulfills God's promise.  Once we have accepted Jesus, we are complete.  We don't have to focus on merely surviving day to day.  We can focus on thriving for God and through God!

Accept the gift of Jesus and shift from just surviving to thriving!

Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for the gift of Your Son to fulfill Your promise and redeem me from my sinful ways.  Help me to follow You and to thrive in life because I have accepted Your Son as my Savior.  Through Him I pray, amen.